check engine TOYOTA AURIS 2011 (in English) User Guide

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Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the hybrid
system, wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back
into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Low
Full
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UK_AURIS_HV_EEAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 493
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Engine/power control unit coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” (full) and
“LOW” (low) lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
Power control unit coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Instrument panel (left-hand drive vehicles)
Remove the lid.STEP1
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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures
If the top segments of the engine coolant temperature gauge
are flashing
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
The top segments of the engine coolant temperature gauge are
flashing:
The engine may be overheating.
“HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display:
The power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
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UK_AURIS_HV_EECheck to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light
goes off and then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the hybrid system immediately and call any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down sufficiently, check
the engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
If necessary, add engine coolant
up to the “FULL” line.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine coolant
is unavailable. (P. 496)
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Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 457
Engine
Compartment ........................ 373
Hood ..................................... 369
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 173
Identification number............. 491
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 469
Ignition switch ....................... 173
Overheating .......................... 479
“POWER” switch ................... 173
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 191
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 493
Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 241
Engine/power control unit
coolant
Capacity ................................ 496
Checking ............................... 377
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 241
EPS............................................ 233
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 178Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid
Washer ................................. 379
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 501
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 501
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 433
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 501
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 79
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 188
Wattage ................................ 501
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 492
Fuel gauge ............................ 191
Gas station information ......... 524
Information ............................ 502
Refueling............................... 103
Type ...................................... 492
Fuel door .................................. 103
Fuel filler door.......................... 103
Fuses ........................................ 400F

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Storage feature ........................ 339
Storage precautions ................ 240
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 484
Sun visors ................................ 343
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 100
Switch
Airbag manual on-off
switch.................................. 159
“ECO MODE” switch ............. 184
Emergency flasher switch ..... 422
Engine switch ........................ 173
Fog light switch ..................... 209
Hazard light switch ................ 422
Ignition switch ....................... 173
Light switches ....................... 204
P position switch ................... 183
Power door lock switch ........... 72
“POWER” switch ................... 173
Power window switch .............. 96
“PWR MODE” switch ............ 184
Window lock switch ................. 96
Wiper and washer ......... 210, 215Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 501
Talk switch ............................... 315
Telephone switch .................... 315
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 114
Double locking system .......... 112
Immobilizer system............... 106
Tire inflation pressure ............. 390
Tires
Chains................................... 241
Checking ............................... 387
If you have a flat tire ..... 447, 457
Inflation pressure .................. 390
Replacing .............................. 447
Rotating tires......................... 387
Size ....................................... 499
Snow tires ............................. 241
Spare tire .............................. 447T

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Warning messages
Back door .............................. 438
Engine oil pressure ............... 436
EV-Drive Mode...................... 438
Hybrid system ....................... 436
Hybrid system overheat ........ 438
Low fuel level ........................ 438
Low traction battery............... 438
Open door ............................. 438
P position control system ...... 437
Push button start ................... 441
Side doors ............................. 438
Smart entry & start system.... 441
Washer
Checking ............................... 379
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 241
Switch ........................... 210, 215
Washing and waxing ............... 356
Weight ....................................... 490
Wheels ...................................... 392
Window glasses ........................ 96
Window lock switch................... 96
Windows
Power windows ....................... 96
Rear window defogger .......... 254
Washer.......................... 210, 215
Windshield wipers ................... 210
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 397
Wireless remote control .......... 70
WMA disc.................................. 267